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JVC HR-S3800U Instructions Manual

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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
HR-S4800U
HR-S3800U
CABLE/
MBR SET
TV
DBS
A/B
POWER
TV/VCR
A. MONITOR
DISPLAY
1
2
3
2
4
5
6
DBS
DAILY(M-F)
WEEKLY
7
8
9
C.RESET
AUX
0
CANCEL
TIMER
4
START
STOP
DATE
CH
EXPRESS PROGRAMMING
PROG
PROG
SP/EP
SKIP SEARCH
1
CHECK
PLAY
POWER
STOP
C
SHUTTLE
PLUS
S-VIDEO
MULTI BRAND
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
CABLE/
MBR SET
TV
DBS
A/B
POWER
TV/VCR
A. MONITOR
DISPLAY
1
2
3
2
4
5
6
DBS
DAILY(M-F)
WEEKLY
7
8
9
C.RESET
AUX
0
CANCEL
TIMER
4
START
STOP
DATE
CH
EXPRESS PROGRAMMING
PROG
PROG
SP/EP
SKIP SEARCH
1
CHECK
PLAY
POWER
STOP
C
SHUTTLE
PLUS
MULTI BRAND
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
HR-S4800U/S3800U-EN01-20
VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R
SP EP
S-VHS ET
VCR
HR-S4800U
VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R
SP EP
S-VHS ET
VCR
HR-S3800U
INSTRUCTIONS
1
REW
FF
MENU
PLAY
CH
REC
STOP/EJECT
PAUSE
OK
REW
FF
MENU
PLAY
CH
REC
STOP/EJECT
PAUSE
OK
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and
Serial No. which are located on the
rear of cabinet. Retain this
information for future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
00.1.31, 9:54 AM
LPT0348-001A

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  • Page 1 VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR-S4800U HR-S3800U CABLE/ MBR SET POWER TV/VCR A. MONITOR DISPLAY DAILY(M-F) WEEKLY C.RESET CANCEL TIMER START STOP DATE EXPRESS PROGRAMMING PROG PROG SP/EP SKIP SEARCH CHECK PLAY POWER STOP SHUTTLE PLUS S-VIDEO VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R S-VHS ET MULTI BRAND...
  • Page 2 Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing the JVC S-VHS video cassette recorder. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of your new VCR. CAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK...

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. But improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. This product has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety. In order not to defeat the built-in safeguards, observe the following basic rules for its installation, use and servicing.
  • Page 4 The illustrations used in this instruction manual is of HR-S4800U, unless mentioned otherwise. BEFORE YOU INSTALL YOUR NEW VCR ..please read the sections/literature listed below. c ”CAUTIONS” on page 2 c ”IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” on the previous page 00.1.31, 9:54 AM...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    7 EDIT FUNCTION (ONLY FOR HR-S4800U) ... 42 Child Lock ... 43 DITING Edit From Camcorder ... 44 Edit To Or From Another VCR ... 46 Audio Dubbing (ONLY FOR HR-S4800U) ... 47 Insert Editing and AV Dubbing (ONLY FOR HR-S4800U) ... 48 ULTI-BRAND REMOTE CONTROL TV Brand Setting ...

  • Page 6: Nstalling Your New Vcr

    VIDEO OUT AC Power Cord Back of VCR AC Outlet S-video cable (supplied) To S-video input connector HR-S4800U/S3800U-EN01-20 INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR Antenna or cable Flat feeder Matching transformer AUDIO OUT (not supplied) CABLE S VIDEO OUT Audio/video cable (supplied)
  • Page 7 VIDEO CH3 CH4 NOTES: c The VCR channel is the channel on which you can watch the picture from the VCR on the TV when only using the RF connection. The VCR’s CH3-CH4 switch, on the back of the VCR, sets the VCR channel to CH3 or CH4.

  • Page 8: Plug & Play Setting

    Manual Clock Set (Z pg. 12) procedure. c If “- -:- -” appears on the front display panel, your antenna cable may not be connected to the VCR or there may not be a Host PBS signal available in your area. Ensure that the antenna cable is connected correctly. Then turn on and off the VCR; the Plug &...

  • Page 9: Language Setting

    Language Setting Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV. POWER S-VIDEO VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R SP EP S-VHS ET HR-S4800U/S3800U-EN01-20 This VCR offers you the language choice to view menus and some messages (excluding the on-screen display superimposed on the TV screen) —...

  • Page 10: Clock Setting

    Clock Setting Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV. 2 – 7 POWER S-VIDEO VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R SP EP S-VHS ET 2 – 7 HR-S4800U/S3800U-EN01-20 Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set correctly by the Plug &...

  • Page 11: Setting Clock Semiautomatically

    Sunday of October at 2:00 AM, the clock is adjusted to 1:00 AM. HR-S4800U/S3800U-EN01-20 Select D.S.T. mode You have three choices: AUTO– Select if you want to adjust your VCR’s ON– OFF– CLOCK SET On the front panel:...

  • Page 12: Setting Clock Manually - Manual Clock Set

    4 – 7 POWER S-VIDEO VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R SP EP S-VHS ET 4 – 7 Setting clock manually — Manual Clock Set First follow steps 1 to 3 on page 10, then go to the following steps. Set time On the front panel: Press CH5∞...

  • Page 13: Tuner Setting

    Tuner Setting Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV. POWER S-VIDEO VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R SP EP S-VHS ET HR-S4800U/S3800U-EN01-20 Setting channels automatically Use Auto Channel Set only if channels have not been set correctly by the Plug &...

  • Page 14: Setting Channels Manually

    2 – 4 POWER S-VIDEO VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R SP EP S-VHS ET 2 – 4 Setting channels manually — Manual Channel Set You can add the channels you want or delete the channels you do not want manually. Access Main Menu screen Press MENU.

  • Page 15: Cable Box Control Setting

    Express timer programing (Z pg. 34). NOTE: ONLY FOR HR-S3800U: The Controller is not supplied with this unit. It can be requested by mailing in the completed JVC Cable Mouse Certificate that is included with the accessory package. Installing Controller...

  • Page 16: Setting Cable Box Output Channel & Brand

    Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV. 3 4 6 POWER S-VIDEO VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R SP EP S-VHS ET 3 – 5 Setting cable box output channel & brand After installation, set the cable box output’s channel and...
  • Page 17 VCR. c The VCR can only change the cable box channel through the Controller during timer recording. c If your cable box cannot be operated with a remote control (because it has no remote sensor), you cannot use the Controller to change its channels.

  • Page 18: Dbs Receiver Control Setting

    The VCR’s Controller can also control your DBS receiver. This allows the VCR to change your DBS receiver’s channel number during timer-recording. Each method must be set up separately. To set up the VCR’s Remote, refer to page 52. To set up the Controller, go to page 19. HR-S4800U/S3800U-EN01-20...

  • Page 19: Setting Dbs Receiver Output Channel & Brand

    Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV. POWER S-VIDEO VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R SP EP S-VHS ET 3 – 5 Setting DBS receiver output channel & brand After installation, set the DBS receiver’s output channel and its brand correctly;...
  • Page 20 For customers in U.S.A.: If you are unable to set the Controller, contact JVC toll free at 1-800-252-5722. INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET PRESS NUMBER KEY (0–9)

  • Page 21: Recording

    Press STOP/EJECT ( 7 / 0 ) on the front panel when the tape is not running. FF ( ¡ ) c You can also eject the cassette with the VCR turned off. To turn off the VCR Press POWER.

  • Page 22: Basic Playback Features

    Time Counter STOP/EJECT ( 7 / 0 ) c To display the VCR status including the time counter and the clock time on the TV screen, see “Showing on- screen display” (Z pg. 27). c "COUNT" appears on the screen when the time...

  • Page 23: Adjusting Tracking Condition

    ( Z pg. 41) Automatic operations after rewinding — Next Function Memory The Next Function Memory “tells” the VCR what to do after rewinding is complete. c Ensure that the VCR is in stop mode. a– For Automatic Playback Start Press REW ( 1 ), then press PLAY ( 3 ) within 2 seconds.

  • Page 24: Locating Beginning Of Recordings - Index Search

    Locating beginning of timer recordings At the press of a button, you can turn on the VCR, rewind the tape and begin to view the most recent timer- recorded program. Press REVIEW after ensuring that the VCR is in the timer recording standby mode.

  • Page 25: Basic Recording

    To eject the tape Press STOP/EJECT ( 7 / 0 ) on the front panel when the tape is not running. c You can also eject the cassette with the VCR turned off. To turn off the VCR Press POWER.

  • Page 26: Basic Recording Features

    — Instant Timer Recording (ITR) You can easily specify the recording length from 30 minutes to 6 hours and the VCR shuts off after recording is finished. During recording, press REC ( ¶ ) on the front panel repeatedly until the recording length you want appears on the front display panel.

  • Page 27: Showing On-Screen Display

    SAP broadcast. c Both indications appear when a stereo program is accompanied by SAP sound. c S-VHS Recording Mode (Z pg. 41) This VCR allows you to record on an S-VHS tape with VHS picture quality. 00.1.31, 9:57 AM...

  • Page 28: Pecial Effect Playback

    Special Effect Playback POWER S-VIDEO VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R SP EP S-VHS ET PLAY ( 3 ) HR-S4800U/S3800U-EN21-29 Locating particular scene rapidly 7 High-Speed Picture Search: Possible during normal playback or still picture playback. You can rapidly locate a particular scene on the tape. On the front panel: PLAY ( 3 ) To do forward picture search, turn the SHUTTLE ring...

  • Page 29: Viewing Still Picture - Still Picture Playback

    How to use the SHUTTLE PLUS buttons on the Remote: To do forward picture search, press SHUTTLE PLUS ¢ repeatedly. Each time you press the button, the search speed increases. c To decrease the speed while forward picture search (toward normal playback, then reverse picture search), press SHUTTLE PLUS 4 repeatedly.

  • Page 30: Imer Recording

    VCR Plus+ Timer Programing Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV. DAILY CANCEL STOP +/– – HR-S4800U/S3800U-EN30-37 ® Timer recording allows you to program the VCR to automatically record a broadcast at some future time.
  • Page 31 DATE when the VCR is turned off. It is temporarily canceled 12/24/00 12 SP when the VCR is turned on. You do not have to press TIMER to engage or disengage the timer recording standby mode. IMPORTANT If you have moved to a different area or if a broadcasting station’s channel number has been changed, the wrong...

  • Page 32: Changing Vcr Plus+ Setting

    In many instances, the VCR Plus+ guide channel numbers for cable and broadcast TV stations DO NOT match the channel number on which it is received by your VCR or cable box. Check your TV listing, or contact your cable supplier for details.
  • Page 33 OK or SHUTTLE PLUS #. c If you receive your channels with a cable box and if you have properly set your Controller, “CABLE CH” appears in place of “VCR CH”. If not, refer to pages 15 – 17 and re-perform the procedure.

  • Page 34: Express Timer Programing

    Express Timer Programing Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV. DAILY HR-S4800U/S3800U-EN30-37 You can directly program the VCR’s timer to record up to 8 broadcasts, as far as a year in advance. Remember, the clock must be set before you can program the timer (Z pg.
  • Page 35 HR-S4800U/S3800U-EN30-37 NOTES: c Even if a power failure occurs, the VCR keeps your timer programs. However, the clock time, channel settings, and other menu settings are lost if it lasts for more than 3 minutes. As a result, when the power is supplied again to this VCR after the power failure, the following will take place.

  • Page 36: Checking Program Settings

    Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV. – – 2, 3 – – Other Useful functions for timer recording You can also use the following functions for timer recording.

  • Page 37: When Programs Overlap Each Other

    NOTE: If you do not mind this overlap, press PROG. to finish the timer program setting. See “ATTENTION” to the right. Without doing anything for about 1 minute, the VCR will finish the timer programing. Cancel or change program setting...

  • Page 38: Useful Function Settings

    Useful Function Settings Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV. 2 – 4 POWER S-VIDEO VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R SP EP S-VHS ET HR-S4800U/S3800U-EN38-43 You can use the other useful function settings on the Function Set screen by following the procedure described below.

  • Page 39: Video Calibration

    NOTES: c When you use this VCR as the playback VCR for editing a tape, be sure to set this function to “OFF”; otherwise, the VCR status information (on-screen display) will be recorded on the edited tape.

  • Page 40: Auto Sp=Ep Timer

    Make sure you set this function to “ON” before the timer-recording starts. NOTES: c If you have programed the VCR to timer-record 2 or more programs, the second program and those thereafter may not fit on the tape with this function set to "ON".

  • Page 41: Audio Monitor

    When this function is set to “OFF”, you can use this terminal as the REMOTE PAUSE terminal. (Z pg. 45) NOTE: Connection varies depending on the type of JVC TV you have. Refer to the TV’s instruction manual when making this connection. 00.1.31, 10:01 AM...

  • Page 42: Rear Aux Input

    To cancel the editing function, select “REC-PAUSE”. Make sure to cancel the editing function after you finish editing tapes. c Ejecting the tape or turning off the VCR also cancels the editing function, and sets this function to “REC-PAUSE”. 00.1.31, 10:01 AM...

  • Page 43: Child Lock

    You can disable the VCR operations. c You can only use the Remote for this operation. While the VCR is turned on, press and hold POWER on the Remote for more than seven seconds. The VCR turns off, and the child lock indicator appears on the front display panel.

  • Page 44: Diting

    VIDEO Input AV COMPULINK Audio/video connector cable (supplied) To S VIDEO Input Mini-plug cable (not supplied) S-video cable (JVC camcorder (supplied) only) To Audio/video output To EDIT To S-video Camcorder output (for playback) Various connection for editing tapes The following three methods can be used for editing tapes.
  • Page 45 Connect an audio/video cable between the camcorder’s audio/video output connectors and your VCR’s audio/video input connectors. c When the JVC camcorder is equipped with the Master Edit Control, you can control the VCR from the camcorder. Connect the mini-plug cable (not supplied with this VCR) as illustrated to the left.

  • Page 46: Edit To Or From Another Vcr

    (supplied) To S-video Input Another VCR (for recording) You can use your VCR as the playback or recording VCR. c Refer also to the other VCR’s instruction manual for connection and its operations. Make connections Connect an audio/video cable between the playback VCR’s audio/video output connectors...

  • Page 47: Audio Dubbing (Only For Hr-S4800U)

    Press REC ( ¶ ) on the front panel. c The VCR enters the Audio Dubbing pause mode. blinks, display panel. Start audio dubbing Press PLAY ( 3 ) on this VCR and start playing the audio source. blinks and display panel. To stop audio dubbing Press STOP ( 7 ) on the Remote or STOP/EJECT ( 7 / 0 ) on the front panel.

  • Page 48: Insert Editing And Av Dubbing (Only For Hr-S4800U)

    Insert Editing and AV Dubbing (ONLY FOR HR-S4800U) Connection This VCR (for recording) POWER S-VIDEO VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R SP EP S-VHS ET To VIDEO/ AUDIO IN To S VIDEO Audio/video cable (supplied) S-video cable (supplied) To S-video output Another VCR (for playback) c Insert Editing and AV Dubbing are also possible using the audio/video connectors on the rear panel.
  • Page 49 Press REC ( ¶ ) on the front panel c Make sure to set the recording format (VHS, S- VHS or S-VHS ET) on the VCR is the same sa that of the original recording on the tape. c During Insert Editing pause mode ( light up on the front display panel.)

  • Page 50: Tv Brand Setting

    MULTI-BRAND REMOTE CONTROL This Remote can control some functions of remote controllable TVs listed below. Without setting, you can control a JVC TV. Turn on the TV Turn on the TV using the Power button on the TV or its Remote.

  • Page 51: Cable Box Brand Setting

    TV CH +/– c To change the cable box’s channels, press TV CH +/– or the Number keys. (The CH +/– button can be used to change the VCR’s channels only.) NOTES: c Depending on the type of cable box, some or all functions cannot be operated using this Remote.

  • Page 52: Dbs Receiver Brand Setting

    It's not possible to set the Remote for both your DBS receiver and a cable box at the same time. You can only set the Remote to operate one of these units at a time. BRAND CODE (Ex.) To set the Remote to JVC 51: CABLE/ Hold down...

  • Page 53: Changing Remote Control Code

    VCR is initially set to respond to A code signals. You can easily modify your VCR and the Remote to respond to B code signals. When using two JVC VCRs, set two VCRs and their Remotes to different codes, so that you can operate these VCRs separately.

  • Page 54: Roubleshooting

    Before requesting service, use this chart and see if you can repair the trouble yourself. Small problems are often easily corrected, and this can save you the trouble of sending your VCR off for repair. POWER SYMPTOM 1. The power will not come on.

  • Page 55: Timer Recording

    The clock and/or the timer have been set incorrectly. c The timer is not engaged. c The VCR has not been set up properly. c Timer recording is in progress. c The timer is engaged but there is no cassette loaded.

  • Page 56: Other Problems

    This VCR contains microcomputers. External electronic noise or interference can cause microcomputer to malfunction. If the VCR does not operate correctly switch its power off and unplug the AC power cord from the AC supply. Wait for a while and then plug the power back in.

  • Page 57: Questions And Answers

    ..........Q. Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the recording pause mode? A. No. The VCR automatically stops after 5 minutes to protect the heads. When paused during Instant Timer Recording (ITR), the VCR shuts off automatically after 5 minutes.

  • Page 58: List Of Terms

    Instant Review 24 Instant Timer Recording (ITR) 26 Language setting 9 Manual tracking 23 Multi-Brand Remote Controlling two JVC VCRs 53 Setting Cable Box brand 51 Setting DBS receiver brand 52 Setting TV brand 50 Next Function Memory 23 On-screen display 27, 60...

  • Page 59: Front Panel

    4 Tape remaining time indicator : Z pg. 9, 22 5 Child lock indicator : Z pg. 43 6 S-VHS indicator : Z pg. 21, 27 7 VCR mode indicator : Z pg. 25, 26 8 Cassette mark 9 Channel and auxiliary input (“L-1” and “F-1”) Counter reading : Z pg.

  • Page 60: Rear Panel

    3 STEREO program indication : Z pg. 27 4 SAP (Second Audio Program) indication : Z pg. 27 5 Audio monitor indications : Z pg. 23, 41 6 VCR operation mode indication HR-S4800U/S3800U-EN54-68 CABLE 5 S VIDEO IN connector : Z pg. 46 6 S VIDEO OUT connector : Z pg.

  • Page 61: Remote

    Before use, insert two AA size batteries into the Remote with the polarity (ª and ·) matched correctly as indicated on the battery compartment or on the lid. The Remote can operate most of your VCR’s functions, as well as basic functions of TV sets, cable boxes and DBS receivers.

  • Page 62: Pecifications

    “AA” battery x 2, Audio/video cable, S-video cable (4-pin), S-VHS ET labels, Controller FOR HR-S3800U : Infrared remote control unit, “AA” battery x 2, Audio/video cable, S-video cable (4-pin), S-VHS ET labels, Specifications shown are for SP mode unless specified otherwise.

  • Page 63: Or Servicing (Only In U.s.a.)

    Sophisticated electronic products may require occasional service. Just as quality is a keyword in the engineering and production of the wide array of JVC products, service is the key to maintaining the high level performance for which JVC is world famous. The JVC service and engineering organization stands behind our products.

  • Page 64: Arranty (Only In U.s.a.)

    WHAT WE WILL DO: If this product is found to be defective, JVC will repair or replace defective parts at no charge to the original owner. Such repair and replacement services shall be rendered by JVC during normal business hours at JVC authorized service centers. Parts used for replacement are warranted only for the remainder of the Warranty Period.
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